Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-05-07
FOUR DAYS OF FINE RACING.


came heavy, Western Union showing considerable
weakness. AT IL O'Clock the market Is quiet anc
heavy.
FOUR DAYS OF FINE RACING.
Close Of the Very Successful Sprtna
Meeting Of the National Jockey Club.
THE LAST DAYS SPORT AT IVY crTy-FrvR LvELl
CONTESTS THE WINNERS EXCELLENT MANAGE
MKNT-GRowISG POPULARITY OF THE TURF.
The most successful spring meeting the National
Jockey Club ever had terminated yesterday. There
were four days or rne racing. and the meeting
was literally patronized.
In the first race yesterday. one mile, Barnum,
Buffalo, Bess and the Catesby Gelding started.
Barnum was a big favorite. There was a fair
start, with Buffalo IN first, Barnum second and
Bess third. This position was maintained until
the half pole was reached, when Barnum went
forward easily and won. BeSs made a rush In the
stretch, but was not fleet enough 20 overhaul Bar.
mum, though she came In second, Buffalo third
Time, 1:43a. Mutuals paid $40.
The second race, a handicap sweepstakes one
mile and sixteenth, was good one. Richmond
was the favorite, but quiet tip went out en- Her
bert that caused some plunging on him. The odds
went down, too, on Fcnelon, because some OF tho
knowing ones backed him heavily, and there were
some who considered Panama good thing. As
the nag fell Herbert Jumped on In the lead with
Panama and Richmond close up. AT the quarter
stretch Panama went 60 the front, but at the
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TO the Iinish, though Panama made him run for &c
| In the stretch, Panama second Herbert thirc and
Fenelon last. Time, :49b.
For the Willard Hotel stakes for three r-olds
there were six starters, Raymond, though carry
ing top weight, being hot fayorite. The start
prompt and good, Raymond IN front, and In tho
back stretch AL Reed challenged the leader, and
though he made a grand run he was not fast
enough TO win. Raymond was first by three
lengths, Al Reed, second; Mahoney, third; Sam
keene, Nat Goodwin, and Nosberg finishing as
named. Time, LBS Mutuals paid s7s5.
The fourth race, seyen-eghths OF q mile, was an
easy thing for Burch- odds OF 3 10 on the field
against Burch were freely laid, and he fully Justi-
tied the confidence placed in him He won by two
lengths; Glendore, second; Victor, third; Drake,
Valiant, Count, Luna, Hopeful and Miss Good
rich finishing In the order named Time, l:3o
In the last race, six furlongs, Brambiton was
hot favor1te, but losers, In the hope or getting
even backed some OF the short horses freely.
Brambleton won as he pleased, with Mclaughlin
second; Bowie's entry, third; Parasol, Branch,
Queen Esther, and souvenir finishing as named
Time, 1:l6 Mutuals paid sS.4o.
GROWING POPULARITY OF THE TURF.
The meeting OF the National Jockey Club just
closed has demonstrated the growing popularity
OF the turf with the best elements OF society This
result is due TO the fact that racing is now con-
trolled by men OF standing and resectability. The
National Jockey Club, for instance Is composed uf
business men Of prominence In the community,
and they are directly responsible To the public for
the manner in which the meetings at Ivy CITY are
conducted. The officers and members OF the
ecutiye committee give their personal attention
the affairs OF the club. On every racing day they
are at the track 10 see that good order Is malD-
tained and that the Races are fairly run. During
the four days OF the spring meeting not an Incl
dent occurred ut the track that could o.
| fend good taste OF shock the sensibilities. No
questionable character was admitted To the
grounds, no drunkenness was allowed about the
premises For those who are ayerSe TO mingling
with the promiscuous crowd the clubhouse Is
served. IL Is Tor the benent of members OF the
club and their guests 80 enectually IL the club
house protected from Intrusion that ladies, the
wives and daughters OF members, do not hesitate
10 go Inere, uhaloehued W gehtlemen, 10 see the
day occurrence for ladies or the most exclusive
circles OF society TO drive out without escorts and
witness the sport from the clubhouse balcony.
IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS AND SURROUNDINGS on
THE RACE COURSE.
The National Jockey Club is not an exception k
the good material OF its composition. The othei
leading racing associations OF the country are
composed OF and controlled by gentlemen, and the
aim of all their clubs Is 10 steadily Improve the
conditions and surroundings of the turf. The old
idea that everything is fair on a race course no
longer obtains. La dozens OF Instances at the
cent meetings, book makers voluntarily corrected
errors OF betuers which were To the detrment of
the latter The once reyiled stips" are now be.
coming quite an Institution OF the turf. Men Who
engage In the business OF procuring Information
about the horses, their Qualities, condition, &c,
best tips. Each one or firm has
list OF subscribers and 10 each he furnishes points
subscribers 10 Goodr1ch'S private list got many
good things, such Jennie B. Glendon, for "A
place, and so these lists go on Through the racing
season IL the subscribers pay up. From each
track the Washington subscribers VIII receive
'ips" by telegraph just before each race This
tip system puts the better on something like level
with the book-naker. The latter keeps persons
employed 10 get Information with regard 10 the
condition OF the horses, how they work, feed, &C.
The Penalties for immortality.
But HIS oFFENsE SHOULD BE PUNISHED MORE So
yERELY.
This morning, In the Police Court, an insurance
Special Officer Willis with trespassing ON Lincoln
Park, in East Washington, and with exposing his
person TO several young girls on Wednesday and
yesterday while In the park. The officer gave de-
ctsive testimony as to the offense charged, and
two small girls and young lady testified posi-
that he willfuly exposed himself, and his mosher
TESTIFIED TO the good character OF ner son.
MI. Padgett said that the public parks were for
the benenG OF respectable people where fresh air
might be enjoyed. Children also enjoy them AZ
Fairgrounds, and frequently they go 10 the parks
without any protection except that OF the Iaw.
He thought II there was any case where the sever
ity OF the law should be applied IL was for such
ofenses as this against children Thera 8 no
possible excuse FOR such acts. They are beooming
common Ia our city, and he thought apraample
been the least doubt about IL he thonsnt the de-
fendant should be given the beDent or IL but In
view of the testimony there did not seem 10 he
the slightest question about his guilt He did not
think The law was severe enough 10 PUNISH per.
SOILS FOR such oflenses but he would ask tor the
The judge thought the law was defective be-
cause At provided for a nne and in default iu-
prisonment Tor not more than three months. Is
should be discretionary with the court to impose
either nne or absolute imprisonment A Tine VI
$50 or 80 days was imposed Appeal noted
BallOu's Queer baltimore Bank.
THE PRESIDENT or A FRAUDULENT CONCkRG SENT
TO THE PENITESTIAKY.
telegram from Baltimore says that James W.
Ballou, president OF the college Dime savings
Bank, was yesterday convicted OF fraudulent prac-
uces and sentenced to three years In the peniteD-
tiary and TO pay fne OF 8, 600. The case has
been sent to the Court OF Appeals on writ OF er-
TOR. Ballous bank was the Queertst institution OF
the kind ever run In Baltimore For a time n did
a fiourishing business parents putting In small
sums Tor their children, and workingnen enLrust-
ing their hard-earned money 70 the concern. Bal
lou said there were other omceB OF the bank.
Probably there were, but depositors seldom saw
anyone else but Ballou- The bank ONCE was ON
North Paca street, In the parior " former resi-
dence In fine part OF the city. The furniture
consisted or an Immense iron safe and Ballou's
desk. Ballou was president treasurer, and re-
ceivlng teller The paying teller-n there was
such an offcer connected with the bank-was sei-
dom II ever there. number OF persons testified
how when they wanted TO draw money they had
deposited, Ballou would put them on from DAY 10
day with all sorts or excuses Finally some OF
the depostors got Out an attachment on the con-
cern, the man who owned the big safe that BallOu